The 10th Congressional District of Ohio is nestled in the heart of southwestern Ohio. The district is made up of Montgomery, Greene, and County.
The Tenth Congressional District, the home of the Wright Brothers, is the Birthplace of Aviation. The district serves as the world headquarters for many Fortune 500 companies. Natural resources such as the Miami River, and abundant open space combined with a strong economy, vibrant arts and cultural events and abundant regional activities make the district a destination for companies, families and tourists.
Major Industry
Manufacturing, Defense, Services, Transportation, Utilities, Wholesale & Retail Sales. Major employers in the district include Wright Patterson Air Force Base, CINTAS Corp., Greenfield Research, Inc., Huhtamaki, Candlelight, NewPage Corporation, Workflow One, Appleton Paper, AM General, TimberTech..
Inventions
A partial list includes the cash register, the automobile self-starter, liquid crystal display, cellophane tape, pull-tab and pop-top beverage cans, microencapsulation, room air conditioner, carbonless copy paper.
There have been so many inventions in the Tenth District that it would be impossible to list them all.
Military Bases
Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Montgomery County, Ohio is the largest Air Force base in the world. WPAFB is a major "economic engine" of Montgomery County and the region.
Population
725,479
Cities, Towns and Villages
Blanchester, Brookville, Buford, Carlisle, Centerville, Clarksville, Clayton, Dayton, Englewood, Farmersville, Franklin, Germantown, Greenfield, Harveysburg, Hillsboro, Kettering, Lebanon, Leesburg, Lynchburg, Mason, Miamisburg, Moraine, Mowrystown, New Vienna, New Lebanon, Oakwood, Philipsburg, Sabina, Sinking Spring, Springboro, Trotwood, Vandalia, Washington Court House, Waynesville, West Alexandria, West Carrollton, Xenia, and Yellow Springs.
Unusual Features
The largest city in the district, Dayton, is home to innovation, with more patents per capita than any other city in the nation.
District Links:
District Map
Government
Counties:
Fayette County
Greene County
Montgomery County
Information based on 2000 U.S. Census estimates.
